ATHLETIC TRAINERS
OF MASSACHUSETTS
COMMITTEE
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS
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The ATOM Scholarship and Awards Committees' main objective is to honor exemplary Certified and Student Athletic Trainers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for their valued service and accomplishments. The committee helps recognize the extraordinary contributions to the profession by ATs. We would also like to encourage athletic training students by offering two scholarships to assist them in their pursuit or their degree. The first annual scholarship was awarded at the state meeting in January 2001 and today we offer a $1,500 scholarship.
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​Victoria Van Alstine-Tauer, MS, LAT, ATC
Victoria Van Alstine-Tauer is the head athletic trainer at Amherst Regional High School. She earned a Master's Degree in exercise and sport studies from Smith College while working as a teaching assistant fellow and graduate assistant athletic trainer, primarily with field hockey, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Victoria received her Bachelor of Science Degree in athletic training from Westfield State College. In her free time, she is an avid per diem athletic trainer and has worked at all the Five Colleges, a number of local high school and prep schools, and many sport-specific camps and events throughout the State.
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Victoria is originally from Colorado and grew up playing soccer and running cross country. She enjoys exploring the trails in the mountains of Western Massachusetts where she currently resides.
Brenda LaRow, MS, LAT, ATC
Brenda LaRow currently is currently the clinical manager at an orthopedic practice. Brenda earned her Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Bridgewater State University and her Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Studies from Russell Sage College. Brenda worked clinically as an athletic trainer at Becker College for nine years in Worcester, MA before transitioning to her current position. In addition to serving on the Scholarships and Awards Committee, Brenda also serves as the ATOM Member Representative since 2018 and also is a District I Team Member for AT Cares since 2018.